Living a Slow, Rich Life-A Different Kind of Lesson from Japan

Andy Couterier, Author, A Different Kind of Luxury; Journalist; Poet; Writing Teacher

With everyone in a rush, what do we lose? By taking the time to live a rich interior life, we can create the calm focus needed for true creativity and leadership. Rather than looking to fast-paced Japan to learn how to rush more efficiently, Couturier shows how some remarkable individuals have found a way to live sustainable, fulfilling lives while supporting their communities and developing their own internal resources.

This program was recorded in front of a live audience at the Commonwealth Club of California on April 20, 2010.

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